Episode 44: Fighting Over Fighting Ichigo (Anime Episodes 161, 162, 163, & 164)

Arrancars abound! In this week's episode, Del and Nomi dive into Ichigo's confrontation with Ulquiorra, Orihime's unfortunate encounter with Loly and Menoly (and subsequent healing hangout, courtesy of none other than Grimmjow). We also discuss the beginning of the showdown between iconic red-and-white duo Uryuu and Renji and the pristine, pink-haired Octava, Szayelaporro Granz. Manga chapters: 161, "The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation" 265 Bang the Bore (pages 10 - 17) 268 You are Forbidden to Die (the end pages as a recap) 269 The End is Near ~End of Volume 30~ 270 WARning (2/3rds) 162, "Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete" 270 WARning (end) 271 If You Rise From the Ashes 272 Don’t Kill my Volupture 163, "Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness" 272 Don’t Kill my Volupture (last 4 pages) 273 Dog Eat Dog 274 The Monster 164, "Ishida's Strategy, the 20-second Offense and Defense" 275. The United Front 2 (Red & White) 276. Blockin’ Beast 277. Corrosion of Conformity Podcast Socials: Twitter: @ TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @ sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 spinosaur1111 / Nomi's recommendation **TYBW SPOIILERS AHEAD!** : https://twitter.com/spinosaur1111/status/1488890027174395910?s=21 neon-nicos / Del's recommendation: https://neon-nicos.tumblr.com/post/675085008193699840/im-late-but-have-some-lunar-new-year-drawings-and